Open AccessA music context for teaching introductory computing
Author(s) -
Ananya Misra,
Douglas Blank,
Deepak Kumar
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
scholarship, research, and creative work at bryn mawr college (bryn mawr college)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
ISSN - 0097-8418
DOI - 10.1145/1562877.1562955
Subject(s) - computer science , python (programming language) , computer music , multimedia , computer graphics , context (archaeology) , graphics , human–computer interaction , programming language , computer graphics (images) , musical , visual arts , art , paleontology , biology
We describe myro.chuck, a Python module for controlling music synthesis, and its applications to teaching introductory computer science. The module was built within the Myro framework using the ChucK programming language, and was used in an introductory computer science course combining robots, graphics and music. The results supported the value of music in engaging students and broadening their view of computer science.
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